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exalting

 

[ ɪɡˈzɔːltɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

praising highly

Exalting refers to the act of elevating someone or something in rank, power, or character. It often involves expressing strong admiration or praise for someone's qualities or achievements. The term can also suggest glorification, raising to a higher status or celebrating exceptional attributes.

Synonyms

elevating, extolling, glorifying, magnifying, praising

Examples of usage

  • The community was exalting the hero for his bravery.
  • She was exalting the virtues of hard work during her speech.
  • In many cultures, people are exalting their ancestors during festivals.
  • The professor is known for exalting the importance of critical thinking.

Translations

Translations of the word "exalting" in other languages:

🇵🇹 exaltante

🇮🇳 उन्नति

🇩🇪 erhebend

🇮🇩 mengagungkan

🇺🇦 возвеличення

🇵🇱 wywyższający

🇯🇵 称賛する

🇫🇷 exaltant

🇪🇸 exaltante

🇹🇷 yüceltici

🇰🇷 칭송하는

🇸🇦 مُعَزِّز

🇨🇿 vznešený

🇸🇰 vznešujúci

🇨🇳 提升的

🇸🇮 povišen

🇮🇸 upphækkandi

🇰🇿 көтермелеу

🇬🇪 აღამაღლებელი

🇦🇿 yüksəldən

🇲🇽 exaltante

Etymology

The word 'exalt' originates from the Latin word 'exaltare', which means 'to elevate, to raise high'. This Latin term is derived from 'ex-' meaning 'up' or 'out' and 'altus', which translates to 'high' or 'tall'. The verb 'exalt' in English emerged in the late Middle Ages, around the 14th century, initially used to indicate the act of raising someone to a higher rank or status. Over time, its usage expanded to include the idea of expressing admiration or high praise. By the 16th century, 'exalting' had become widely adopted as both a noun and verb, denoting the action of honoring, glorifying, or uplifting someone or something. The word's evolution reflects a transition from its more literal roots to a broader application in praise and esteem.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,969, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.